Pollution Prevention

There is a direct link between you and San Francisco Bay. What you send down your drain can affect the wastewater system all the way from your home or business to the Bay. Everyday products, whether at home or in your business can wreak havoc on your plumbing, plug up the treatment plant's equipment and or contain materials that can pass through the treatment plant directly to the Bay.

A CLEAN BAY BEGINS WITH YOU

Ensuring that pollutants do not enter the Bay is a job we all share. By clicking on the links below, you can find out more about what you can do to keep the Bay clean.

 

Residential Pollution Prevention

Everyday products can contain materials that may not be completely removed by the wastewater process, possibly ending up in the Bay and impacting aquatic life. EBMUD can help you find alternative products and disposal options.

Commercial & Industrial Waste

Pretreatment and pollution prevention programs help industries and businesses reduce the discharge of pollutants to the community sewer and ultimately San Francisco Bay. Certain businessess and activities are required obtain a permit and or to implement best management practices to help with Bay protection.

East Bay Regional Private Sewer Lateral Program

This joint effort helps protect San Francisco Bay by requiring repair of old, cracked sanitary sewer pipes.